Assistant Softball Coach

Job Title

Assistant Softball Coach

Department

Softball Program

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Benefit Eligible

No

Job Description Summary

This person will assist the head coach in the organization, management and coaching of a major Division I university softball team. It is expected that this coach carries out duties within the stated philosophy of Miami University athletics and its educational mission and follows all institutional, Mid-American Conference and NCAA rules and regulations to ensure compliance.

This position specifically supports the mission of the University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by assisting in institutional compliance with NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Job Description

Duties:

Identify student-athletes to be considered for recruitment; determine when and where to recruit prospective student athletes; input in regards to who will be offered scholarships; input regarding roster management; coordinate practice dates/times; train and supervise the team and student manager; provide assistance regarding game strategy; organization of scouting reports; handle travel responsibilities to include transportation, meals and lodging; maintain knowledge and ensure compliance with NCAA, MAC and University rules and regulations; enforce departmental policies regarding student-athletes, training and equipment rooms; monitor and maintain individual student-athlete files to ensure compliance with team and University policies; meet with students to discuss coursework demands; assist with equipment and apparel orders and inventory; participate in departmental activities to include service on committees and attend all scheduled meetings and perform other duties as assigned by the athletic administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to demonstrate softball skills, game and training strategies.

Ability to communicate with and relate well to the female athlete.

Ability to recruit and retain quality student-athletes.

Ability to effectively communicate through oral, written and electronic forms.

Initiative, problem solving skills. 

Ability to adapt to an ever-changing profession.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree

Someone who handles on and off-field management equally.

Network of contacts in primary recruiting areas and an understanding of the complex rules and policies of the NCAA.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

resume

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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